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Castrogeriz, Castille and León

Provincia de Burgos · Castille and León · Spain · 935 residents

Photos: 1, 2, 3 · Wikimedia Commons

Castrogeriz is a village in Provincia de Burgos, Castille and León, Spain, home to around 935 people. There are 3 notable places to see in and around town, including Castrojeriz and Castle of Castrojeriz. The nearest airport is Bilbao (BIO), about 2 h 13 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.

Why go

  • Sights worth the trip: Castrojeriz, Castle of Castrojeriz and San Antón monastery.
  • Best weather from July and September: daytime highs between 23°C and 30°C with little rain.
  • Easy to reach: Bilbao (BIO) is 94 miles away with direct flights from the UK.

Top sights in Castrogeriz

Ranked by how well known they are.

  • Castrojeriz1beautiful village

    Castrojeriz

    In the centre · Photo

    municipality of Spain

  • Castle of Castrojeriz2castle

    Castle of Castrojeriz

    In the centre · Photo

    castle in Spain

  • San Antón monastery3monastery

    San Antón monastery

    2 miles from the centre · Photo

    monastery in Spain

Tours & tickets in Castrogeriz

See which tours and tickets are available near Castrogeriz.

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Where to stay in Castrogeriz

Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Castrogeriz are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.

Hire a car

The easiest way to reach Castrogeriz and the villages around it is a hire car from Bilbao (BIO), about 2 h 13 min away.

Best time to visit Castrogeriz

July and September: daytime highs between 23°C and 30°C with little rain.

  1. 8°CJan46 mm
  2. 10°CFeb43 mm
  3. 14°CMar57 mm
  4. 18°CApr28 mm
  5. 19°CMay56 mm
  6. 24°CJun101 mm
  7. 30°CJul6 mm
  8. 31°CAug12 mm
  9. 23°CSept34 mm
  10. 19°COct120 mm
  11. 13°CNov52 mm
  12. 8°CDec38 mm

Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.

Full monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSun
Jan8°C1°C46 mm5 h
Feb10°C1°C43 mm7 h
Mar14°C3°C57 mm8 h
Apr18°C5°C28 mm11 h
May19°C7°C56 mm12 h
Jun24°C12°C101 mm12 h
Jul30°C14°C6 mm14 h
Aug31°C15°C12 mm13 h
Sept23°C11°C34 mm11 h
Oct19°C9°C120 mm7 h
Nov13°C6°C52 mm7 h
Dec8°C1°C38 mm5 h

Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.

Getting there from the UK

By air

  • Bilbao (BIO)94 miles, about 2 h 13 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Santander (SDR)80 miles, about 1 h 54 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Madrid (MAD)127 miles, about 3 h 1 min by roaddirect flights from the UK

By car and ferry

Driving from Calais takes roughly 15 h 24 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Santander (83 miles), Bilbao (92 miles).

Castrogeriz is good for

Around Castrogeriz

Towns and villages within an hour or so.

Questions people ask

Is Castrogeriz worth visiting?

Yes. Castrogeriz is known for Castrojeriz, Castle of Castrojeriz and San Antón monastery. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.

When is the best time to visit Castrogeriz?

July and September, with daytime highs between 23°C and 30°C with little rain.

How do I get to Castrogeriz from the UK?

Fly to Bilbao (BIO), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 2 h 13 min by road. Santander (SDR) is an alternative, 80 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 15 h 24 min.

What is near Castrogeriz?

Burgos (23 miles), Palencia (28 miles), Covarrubias (35 miles) and Lerma (27 miles) are all within an hour or so.

Where is Castrogeriz?

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